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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD3500 IS was announced 12 months later than the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung SL30

 SD3500 IS SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 SL30 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung SL30

 SD3500 IS SL30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS provides physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the SL30.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and SL30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SD3500 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung SL30
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $93